Swarthmore College Hiring for Assistant Coach Softball – Infield Coach (Part time) at Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Full Time

Assistant Coach Softball – Infield Coach (Part time)
Location: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Open Date: Jul 12, 2023
Description

The Assistant Coach is expected to assist in all aspects of the operation of their respective intercollegiate sport program as assigned by the Head Coach, including: teaching and implementing skills and strategy, practice planning and execution, game preparation and execution, scouting, recruiting, student-athlete support issues, and other duties that may be assigned by the head coach.

The anticipated term for this Assistant Softball Coach (part-time) position would run from September 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; exact schedule to be determined with the Head Coach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the organization and operation of respective sport including assuming responsibilities in the absence of the head coach.
• Assist the head coach in developing and implementing coaching strategies and establishing expectations that facilitate the achievement of the student-athlete learning outcomes in the areas such as: teamwork, time management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, leadership and personal/professional networking.
• Teaching athletic skills and team concepts as well as implementing skills and strategy in competitive situations.
• Assist head coach to ensure that all actions of coaches and student-athletes of said team are performed with the appropriate level of instruction and safety precautions; and the that the well-being of everyone is prioritized in all activities.  
• Provide leadership in establishing, regulating, publicizing and enforcing all team regulations regarding personal conduct.
• Cooperate with the athletic trainer and other College health personnel in the care and prevention of injury. Coach will also cooperate with the athletic trainer’s office concerning all injuries requiring attention by a physician.
• Ensure personal conduct and that of the student-athletes is in keeping with the policies of the NCAA.  In addition, such conduct must at all times present an appropriate image to the College, visiting teams and the community.
• All other duties as assigned and therefore deemed necessary and appropriate by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics or his/her representative.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Mastery of the skills and strategies associated with the sport

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work hours that may be diverse and long, including evenings and weekends for instruction, team travel, recruiting and scouting.
• A high energy level is required as is the ability to deal with the mental and physical stress associated with intense competition. 
• Duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics which may fall outside of the contracted season of competition for program advancement, student-athlete wellness, season preparation or wrap-up and/or other duties as needed.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Swarthmore College pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee’s job performance must support and exhibit the College’s, and the Department’s, core values, including:

• RESPECT calls for care and compassion in regard to diversity, our environment, social justice, and civility in resolving conflict.
• COMMUNITY calls for common mission, ethical responsibility, a sense of belonging, dialogue in decision making, enthusiasm for enterprise, and promotion of our values and traditions.
• DEDICATION OF EXCELLENCE calls for positive attitude, commitment to lifelong learning, personal and professional growth, pride in accomplishment, and fulfillment of common goals.

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and previous coaching experience and/or education and competitive background indicative of the ability to coach successfully in an NCAA Division III liberal arts college environment.

Application Instructions

Applicants should include a brief cover letter describing their interest in Swarthmore College and a resume. Apply at: apply.interfolio.com/128056. Applicants should also be able to provide contact information for three (3) references upon request.  Please address any questions you may have to Melissa Finley, Head Softball Coach at [email protected].

Effective July 21, 2021, Swarthmore is requiring all new employees to show proof of being fully vaccinated by their start date, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. For more information about Swarthmore’s vaccine requirements, please visit the Swarthmore COVID-19 Response website.